The First Golfer trying to master the flat stick
According to a story by the Associated Press, President Obama commented to a Russian reporter over the weekend that he doesn’t like his golf swing and the ball never goes where he wants. Evidently, the President has been playing most weekends with his aides and believes he should be good at the game.
This raises an interesting question. If the most powerful man in the world can’t groove his golf swing then what chance do you and I have?
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According to a study by the National Golf Foundation last year, there are an estimated 15 million golfers in the US who are over 18 years of age and play at least 8 rounds per year. And many of them are struggling with the same issue that President Obama faces now. You see, our President’s day job gets in the way of his golf. He has limited time to practice and can really only play on the weekends.
So what’s the solution? There isn’t one. Golf is hard. If you don’t practice like a professional golfer then you won’t be one. So relax. Enjoy playing at the level that your time commitment allows. You will end up being less frustrated and will almost certainly enjoy the sport a lot more.
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I’ll go along with most of what you say here, but the are a few ways of playing better golf even if your time is limited. Most of the problems golfers have with feeling they don’t have the time to practice golf comes from them not being interested in managing their time towards playing more golf.
The second, probably more important reason, is how they learned to play golf. The more the fundamentals of golf are placed in memory the easier it is to remember those fundamentals when it comes time to play golf.
If you learned golf by hanging around your buddies on the driving range or (hopefully not) on the golf course, then you are more than likely not going to play well. If you went to a golf school and dedicated your time to be repeatedly taught the fundamentals..over and over..then when it comes time to spend those precious hours you have to play golf you will play better.
This is not to say you will play like a PRO, but will play better than you would if you had no idea what is causing you to play bad. that is my 2 cents worth on why people make playing golf so hard..and as far as the Prez and his golf game…well, that is a totally whole different blog on business golf.
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The next time I send up a sky ball that lands 10 yards short of the Ladies’ tees, once the hoots and catcalls have subsided, I will turn to face my hecklers and, with calm dignity, intone, Hey…golf is hard.”
That’ll show ‘em!
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admin Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
LOL. What would really show them is if you teed the ball more up in your stance, started the back swing low and slow, and made sure to keep yourself centered through impact resulting in a nice penetrating ball flight. Golf is hard enough without having to hit your second shot with your trousers around your ankles.
Welcome to the site and thanks for your comment.
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All the golfers in this country need to do is seek out a certified teaching professinal and spend enough time with a teacher you trust to show you not only how to swing the club,but how to manage yourself on the golf cousre as well. I recommend you call the United States Golf Teachers Federation and ask how you can locate a fully certified teacher in your area.
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admin Reply:
July 8th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I agree that golf instruction is the best and fastest way to improve one’s handicap. But, most golf instruction is expensive considering you really must stick with it to make a lasting impact on your game. And instruction is most effective when combined with lots of practice in combination with drills.
Ah yes, that pesky time issue again.
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golf managers association Reply:
July 16th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I agree on contacting the United States Golf Teachers Federation as well.
http://www.usgtf.com
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No, no it’s hard
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What happened to PRACTICE? For example…The putting stroke is about feel and control of direction and speed. You can make putters as “scientifically correct” as possible but effective putting comes down to the golfer controlling the distance and direction of their putts.
The best advice I can give a golfer is to get a PRO TOUR CARD (www.protourcard.com). This is the most practicle and effective putting aid I have ever seen. You can put it in your pocket and use it at home, the office or on the nearest practice green. The PRO TOUR CARD improved my putting and other areas of my game by providing instant visual feedback about the key elements of my putting stroke and golf swing. You can visit their website and take a look at some of the drills. Oh yea, the best thing is that it only cost me $20. Take care and PRACTICE YOUR PUTTING! – Joe Bauer
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I’m definitely going to send the President a P3proSwing Golf Simulator.
He’ll have game improvement, guaranteed. After all… perfect practice makes perfect.
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Golf is hard! Regarding the above comment on fundamentals, I agree. And practice and play are the keys to improvement. Once a 9 handicap who played 3 or 4 times a week and practiced a lot, I’ve been pressed by health, finances and work down to once a week. Over the last 3 years, my handicap has drifted to a 17. Practice does make you better (if it’s practicing the correct things) but in today’s world not everyone can find the time or money required to work on their game. Until those resources are once again available, my love of the game and my skill level will be way out of balance. And yet, every day I can get on the course is still a joy!
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Golf isnt that hard but you just have to concentrate and focus.
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Well it’s ofcourse not easy. Many people think golfing is easy but when they start they are supprised.
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